WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR GOLDEN ORCHID INTERNATIONAL PHOTO AWARDS The Golden Orchid Awards is open to any photographer over 18 years of age around the world. Judges are not allowed to enter into this competition.

ENTRY FEESNo Entry Fee needed. We aim to encourage photographers from different backgrounds and all walks of life to participate by providing you with an open, free platform to showcase your works.

COPYRIGHT OF SUBMITTED WORKSThe photographer will keep the copyright of submitted photos, the organization assumes no liability for any misuse of copyright. The organization has the right to use, free of charge, your submitted photographs for marketing and promotion related to the competition, with appropriate citation and credit. ​IMAGEAll submitted photos must be taken within 5 years (photos took in 2012 could be submitted). Images must be saved as .jpg, maximum 1200 pixels on the longest side with 72 dpi. Maximum file size 1 MB. Winners will be requested to submit the high resolution files of their photographs in Nomination.

NAMING OF THE FILESThe file names should be as follows:For single entry:Category_title.jpgFor series entry:Category_title_01.jpg; Category_title_02.jpg, same way for the rest of the series.

MARKSNo signature, or identifying mark is allowed anywhere on the image.